Dr. Senthil Kumaran

Dr. Senthil Kumaran is HOD of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at MIOT International, Chennai. MIOT’s current telemedicine roster lists him with MBBS, MS in General Surgery and MCh in Plastic Surgery qualifications and confirms his leadership role within the hospital’s plastic and reconstructive surgery service.

His clinical practice includes hand and wrist surgery, limb reconstruction and reconstructive plastic surgery, together with correction of congenital or developmental deformities. These areas often require restoration of function as well as soft-tissue coverage, contour or appearance, particularly after trauma, previous surgery or complex musculoskeletal injury.

Reconstructive treatment can range from local procedures to staged reconstruction depending on the size and location of the defect, the condition of surrounding tissue and the patient’s functional goals.

In hand and wrist cases, assessment of tendon, nerve, bone and soft-tissue involvement is particularly important because treatment may need coordination with orthopaedic or rehabilitation teams. Congenital deformity correction likewise depends on anatomy, age and functional impact.

For patients seeking an opinion before travelling, useful records include photographs of the affected area, X-rays or other imaging, previous operative reports, wound-care history and information about nerve or tendon function. The final reconstructive plan is determined after direct examination and review of the defect, because similar-looking problems may require different techniques.